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Ata : grandmother power embodied
Her name was Miriam Wabanga, though she was simply Ata – “grandmother” in her African language – to most of us. Ata. (Spoken with reverence.) She was my closest friend during the two years I lived in her Central African village as a Peace Corps volunteer. She was twice my age and different from…
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Saying Yes to ourselves first
(image courtesy of Pinterest, via Handmade Charlotte) As women, we find ourselves signing up again and again. Sure, I’ll help out. OK, I’ll get it to you by Friday. Absolutely, I can cover for you. Of course – I’ll be right there. We’re hardwired to support, to nurture, to hold the container. We come together because…
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Enough is enough – finding ourselves worthy
Enough is a mindset. It’s the result of saying “yes, and …” rather than “yes, but …”. It’s relinquishing the obsessive desire to compare ourselves to others and come up short. It’s turning inward with curiosity and wonder, and rediscovering who we are. It’s an act of radical self-acceptance.
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A new season : Making space for what is true
Weeding out in order to make space for what’s ahead.
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The journey begins : calling forth my power
Untitled, originally uploaded by Kera Robson I’m occupying my life in new ways, now that he’s gone. It’s like I’ve rediscovered a whole wing of abandoned rooms and hallways; entire areas I declared off-limits for reasons that made sense some time ago. Spaces I’m reclaiming and inhabiting. Skin I’m only just now growing into. I’m seeping out into the edges…
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Making peace with not knowing
Untitled, originally uploaded by Lina Scheynius (this post was previously published on Roots of She, where I am guest-blogging as part of the Winter Tribe) :: :: :: I want answers. Answers that make sense to me, and ones I can use as a starting point for action. I want…
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What calls you?
This is the article I wrote recently as a guest blogger on the wonderful online gathering place for our tribe, Roots of She. I’d love to hear what calls YOU — please declare it loud and proud in the comments below. love, amy What Calls You? You take steps in one direction, originally…
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Feeling my way in 2013
Written on January 4, 2013 by Amy Kessel in empowerment, healing, intention, personal development, self-love, transition, unfurling, women
Like many of you, I’m beginning this new year with a word. This word is a dristi for me, a centering place for my energy and a reminder of who I’m becoming as I unfurl new aspects of myself. It’s e m b o d y. As in, live into. Know by be-ing. Feel, rather…
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On graceful exits and talk-walking
As a coach, I have spent many hours discerning what are “shoulds” vs. what are heartfelt wants and needs. I’ve been a mirror for my clients as much as looking in my own mirror (often with the help of my own beloved coaches). I’m pretty much an expert in this domain, as far as I…
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